COVID-19 Updated Numbers for Sunday

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
  Total Positive: 732
  Active Positive: 104
  Recovered: 621
  Deaths: 7
  Negatives: 3,447

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 100
  Active Positive: 26
  Recovered: 73
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,408

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
  Total Positive: 40
  Active Positive: 2
  Recovered: 38
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 864

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
  Total Positive: 76
  Active Positive: 7
  Recovered: 69
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,525

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Cases
  Total Positive: 10
  Active Positive: 3
  Recovered: 7
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,815

Weekly Update from State Representative DeAnn Vaught

As the state began a new fiscal year this week, we received some good news about the state budget.

The fiscal year for the state budget always ends on June 30 and begins on July 1.

While general revenue for Fiscal Year 2020 was $168 million less than the year before, it was $369 million above what economic forecasters predicted in the wake of the health emergency.

This means the budget outlined in the Revenue Stabilization Act for the previous year ended fully funded with $3.2 million in excess.

The Department of Finance and Administration says the fiscal year ended above forecast as a result of the following:

1) Better than expected sales tax collections from retail activity and vehicle sales.

2) Individual income tax payments from filings ahead of the shifted July 15th due date

3) Reduced individual refund claims related to the shifted tax filing date

4) Continued gains in corporate income tax

However, the negative financial impact of COVID-19 was still evident in low annual growth from sales tax and payroll withholding tax.

State budgets are directly linked to how well the economy is performing. The recent revenue reports show while our economy is certainly not where it was a year ago, it is performing better than expected.

The latest unemployment numbers show our state unemployment rate is 9.5%. The national unemployment rate is 13.3%.

As more Arkansans are going back to work, it is imperative that we all continue to do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19. Please continue to practice social distancing and wear a mask in public.

Saturday's COVID-19 Numbers and Maps

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
  Total Positive: 732
  Active Positive: 104
  Recovered: 621
  Deaths: 7
  Negatives: 3,447

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 100
  Active Positive: 26
  Recovered: 73
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,408

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
  Total Positive: 40
  Active Positive: 2
  Recovered: 38
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 864

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
  Total Positive: 76
  Active Positive: 7
  Recovered: 69
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,525

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Cases
  Total Positive: 10
  Active Positive: 3
  Recovered: 7
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,815

COVID-19 Friday Numbers and Maps Updates

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
  Total Positive: 717
  Active Positive: 124
  Recovered: 586
  Deaths: 7
  Negatives: 3,410

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 96
  Active Positive: 28
  Recovered: 67
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,312

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
  Total Positive: 40
  Active Positive: 1
  Recovered: 39
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 854

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
  Total Positive: 75
  Active Positive: 9
  Recovered: 66
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,465

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Cases
  Total Positive: 9
  Active Positive: 2
  Recovered: 7
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,749

July 4th Weekend Closings

• The De Queen branch of the Sevier County Public Library will be closed this Friday and Saturday. The library staff wishes everyone a happy and safe Independence Day Weekend!

• Horatio City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3rd for the Independence Day weekend. They will reopen on Monday.

Area Counties in Arkansas COVID-19 Numbers

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
  Total Positive: 706
  Active Positive: 134
  Recovered: 565
  Deaths: 7
  Negatives: 3,359

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 94
  Active Positive: 31
  Recovered: 62
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,233

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
  Total Positive: 38
  Active Positive: 0
  Recovered: 38
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 846

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
  Total Positive: 75
  Active Positive: 12
  Recovered: 63
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,440

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 94
  Active Positive: 31
  Recovered: 62
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,233

Heat Advisory for Thursday Issued by the National Weather Service

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values will range from 105 to 109 in all of
  our four state area.

* WHERE...For southeast Oklahoma, all of southern Arkansas, all
  of northern Louisiana and for northeast and deep east Texas.

* WHEN...This heat advisory continues through 7 PM this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur to those exposed to these oppressive
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

De Queen School Survey for Parents and Guardians

The De Queen Public School system is requesting district parents and guardians respond to a survey regarding the return to school this fall. The survey can be reached at the links below(English version and Spanish version)

English Version: https://forms.gle/WzdXYMwqqtaBq33fA

Spanish Version: https://forms.gle/eAXf1g17jnpVfJNw5

We continue to plan for the next school year, knowing our plans must be flexible and may change. We need you to take a few minutes to fill out this survey. The purpose of the survey is to simply collect data to assist the district in planning for the 2020-2021 school year.

De Queen Public Schools COVID-19 Re-entry Planning Survey

We continue to plan for the next school year, knowing our plans must be flexible and may change. We need you to take a few minutes to fill out this survey. The purpose of the survey is to simply collect data to assist the district in planning for the 2020-2021 school year.

Horatio Kindergarten Registration Monday - Wednesday, July 6th - 8th

National Weather Service Issues A Heat Advisory for Wednesday and Thursday

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TODAY AND ON
THROUGH 7 PM CDT ON THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values from 105 to 109 are expected in our
  four state area today and tomorrow.

* WHERE...For southeast Oklahoma, all of southern Arkansas, all
  of northern Louisiana and for northeast and deep east Texas.

* WHEN...This heat advisory goes into effect at 11 AM Today and
  will continue overnight and through 7 PM on Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur to those exposed to these oppressive conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids before, during and after exposure to the
heat. Stay in an air-conditioning when possible, stay out of the
sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke such as a loss of perspiration. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor
work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends
scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned
areas. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and
shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

UA Cossatot Announces Spring 2020 Graduates

The University of Arkansas Cossatot Office of the Registrar releases names of spring 2020 graduates and names of those graduating with honors.

Due to campus closure and clinical site suspension stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, practical nursing, welding, medical transcription, and EMT students will complete graduation requirements at a later date. Graduates will be released to the public at that time.

288 students graduate with a certificate of proficiency, technical certificate, or associate degree. Some students earned multiple certificates and degrees allowing for 422 spring 2020 awards.

15 students graduate with Summa Cum Laude honors, meaning that they graduate with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.9 to 4.0. 18 students graduate with Magna Cum Laude honors meaning that they graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 to 3.89. 32 students graduate with Cum Laude honors meaning that they graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 to 3.74.

Due to campus closure and clinical site suspension stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, practical nursing, welding, medical transcription, and EMT students will complete graduation requirements at a later date. Graduates will be released to the public at that time.

Students Graduating Spring 2020 with Summa Cum Laude Honors:

Rica Burns of Ashdown, Kami Carter of Foreman, Hannah Faulkner of Nashville, Kaydra Fox of Glenwood, Belen Guevara Hernandez of De Queen, Caitlin Harding of De Queen, Karlie Hernandez of Amity, Nathan House of Ashdown, Colby Markham of Amity, Ethan Mitchell of Amity, Allen Ramirez of De Queen, Erica Resendiz of De Queen, Shyla Schwartz of Nashville, Maeghan Vaughn of Grannis, and Mackenzie White of Ashdown

Students Graduating Spring 2020 with Magna Cum Laude Honors:

Hannah Barfield of Nashville, Lauren Bogan of Murfreesboro, Heather Bradshaw of Lockesburg, Magali Cornelio of De Queen, Dalton Cox of Amity, Hannah Davis of Amity, Elizabeth Hernandez of De Queen, Codie Jamison of Nashville, Tori Janes of Newhope, Talia Lambert of Springdale, Emily McCauley of Nashville, Kaitlyn McConnell of Nashville, Neri Mejia of De Queen, Jasmine Montiel of De Queen, April Stancil of Gillham, Tina Williams of Nashville, Kelsey Willis of Horatio, and Tiffany Worley of De Queen.

Students Graduating Spring 2020 with Cum Laude Honors:

Jaden Altenbaumer of Ashdown, Destany Bright of Amity, Sarah Carnes of Texarkana, Matthew Chandler of Horatio, Dennis Cleghorn of North Little Rock, Brayden Counts of Dierks, Mychelle Crussell of Ashdown Eric Dickerson of Horatio, Yatzari Dominguez of De Queen, Taylor Dorse of De Queen, Aracely Hernandez of De Queen, Caleb Kyle of Ashdown, Jeffrey Manns of De Queen, Samuel Maroon III of Nashville, Kristina Mc Gill of Ozan, Sarrah Millette of Glenwood, Elizabeth Moore of Murfreesboro, Catrice Payne of Nashville, Gerson Perez of Nashville, Robin Pickett of De Queen, Shae Reid of Texarkana, Alejandra Resendiz of Horatio, Raven Revels of De Queen, Eruby Rodriguez of De Queen, Cullen Smith of Amity, Molly Smith of De Queen, Walker Vallee of Dierks, Amitshaidet Victorio Bahena of De Queen, Haley Wallace of Texarkana, Jeffery Whisenhunt of Horatio, Lauren White of Nashville, and Misty Young of De Queen.

UA Cossatot Students Graduating Spring 2020 Include (listed with highest degree(s) earned):

Amity: Destiny Bright, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Dalton Cox, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Hannah Davis, Associate of Arts; Karlie Hernandez, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Brianna Hill, Associate of Arts; Colby Markham, Associate of Arts; Ethan Mitchell, Associate of Arts; Sean Palavincini, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; and Cullen Smith, Associate of Arts

Ashdown: Jaden Altenbaumer, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Allie Anderson, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Jon Bellanger, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Ty Buchanan, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; Rica Burns, Associate of Science: Criminal Justice; Patience Burris, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Mychelle Crussell, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Christopher Dunn, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; Dentin Earnest, Associate of Applied Science: General Technology; Braden Gentry, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Grace Gwin, Technical

Certificate: Health Professions; Nathan House, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Braden Jackson, Certificate of Proficiency; Fluid Power; Caleb Kyle, Associate of Science: STEM; Madison Mills, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Shelby Scott, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Timothy Smith, Certificate of Proficiency: Drive Train Specialist; Matthew Swilley, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Cory Tatom, Technical Certificate of Health Professions; Christopher Threadgill Sr., Certificate of Proficiency: Programmable Controls; Mackenzie White, Technical Certificate: Health Professions, Kristi Williams , Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Whitley Williams, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; and Kinley Wright, Associate of Science: Agriculture Science

Ben Lomond: Jake Day, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices

Blevins: Ernan Gomez, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power

Broken Bow: Samantha Henderson, Technical Certificate: Health Professions

Delight: Amanda Culpepper, Associate of General Studies; Laura Eoff, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Riley House, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Sarah Mauldin, Technical Certificate: General Studies; and Monica Riley, Technical Certificate: General Studies

De Queen: Crystal Alarcon-Martinez, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Julio Alvarez, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Abraham Arellano, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Sebastian Bahena, Certificate of Proficiency: Drive Train Specialist; Valerie Bell, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Hector Blanco, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Israel Bustamante, Certificate of Proficiency: TIG Welding; Yahir Camargo, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Engines; Jesus Campos, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Engines; Nohemi Carreon, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Yuliani Castillo, Certificate o Proficiency: Medical Transcription; Veronica Castro, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Melvin Cerda, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Jamilyn Clark, Associate of Science: Psychology; Magali Cornelio, Technical Certificate: Welding; Johnny Daley Jr., Technical Certificate: Welding; James Davis, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Steering and Suspension; Yatzari Dominguez, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Taylor Dorse, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Angel Espinoza Trujillo; Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Summer Estrada,

Technical Certificate: General Studies; Carter Faulkenberry, Associate of Applied Science: General Technology; Oscar Fernandez, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Engines; Bryan Figueroa, Technical Certificate: Diesel Technology; Madison Flowers, Associate of Science: STEM; Alexis Gallardo, Associate of Applied Science: Business Management; Joanna Gallardo, Associate of Science: Teaching: 4-8; Taylor Gentry, Technical Certificate Health Professions; Jaelin Gonzalez, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Guadalupe Guerrero, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Belen Guevara Hernandez, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Stephanie Gutierrez, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Caitlin Harding, Technical certificate: Health Professions; Aracely Hernandez, Associate of Science: Teaching K-6; Lissette Hernandez, Associate of General Studies; Brayan Hernandez Diaz; Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Elizabeth Hernandez, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Orlando Herrera, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Tyron Keels, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Jeffrey Manns, Technical Certificate: Diesel Technology; Aaron Martinez, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; Emmanuel Martinez, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Engines; Jacqueline Martinez, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Jose Martinez, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Leonardo Martinez, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Mackenzie May, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Brian McKinney, Certificate of Proficiency: Drive Train Specialist; Neri Mejia, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Mariah Miller, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Jasmine Montiel, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Cristopher Munoz, Certificate of Proficiency: Pipe welding SMAW; Kryshnna Munoz, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Connor Pearce, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Electrical/Electronics; Dilan Perez, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Osiel Perez, Certificate of Proficiency: Accounting; Robin Pickett, Associate of Arts; Allan Ramirez, Associate of Applied Science: General Technology; Brayan Ramirez, Technical Certificate: Accounting; Guillermo Ramirez, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; Guadalupe Ramirez-Aguero, Certificate of Proficiency: Drive Train Specialist; Abel Resendiz, Certificate of Proficiency: Accounting; Erica Resendiz, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Raven Revels, Associate of General Studies; Denise Rios, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Eruby Rodriguez, Associate of Science: Teaching: Middle Level; Colton Rogers, Certificate of

Proficiency: Fluid Power; Jennifer Rogers, Associate of Arts; Jose Rojas, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Carlos Rojo, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Engines; Absalon Salazar, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Engines; Oziel Saldivar, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Engines; Giovany Salgado, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding, Valentin Sanches, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Molly Smith, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Angel Soria, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Jorge Soto Ramirez, Technical Certificate: Welding; Ulyses Tepozotlan, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Zachary Tollett, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Laketha Triana, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Ryan Vance, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Engines, Randy Velazquez, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; Sofia Valazquez Hernandez, Associate of Applied Science: Business Management; Amitshaidet Victorio Bahena: Certificate of Proficiency: General Studies; Isaiah Williamson, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Tiffany Worley, Associate of Science: Teaching K-6; Misty Young, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; and Enrique Zapata, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering

Dierks: Brayden Buck, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Joni Burgess, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Jarod Cogburn, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; Brayden Counts, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Aaron Kesterson, Associate of Applied Science: General Technology; Dustin Kesterson, Associate of Science: Agriculture Science; Brayden Kirby, Certificate of Proficiency: Accounting; Perri Lowrey, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Kimberly McCauley, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Aiden Oglesby, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Jacob O’Neal, Certificate of Proficiency: Drive Train Specialist; Cameron Pugh, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Austin Richards, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Lindsey Stamps, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; and Walker Vallee, Associate of Applied Science: General Technology

Dubach: Jalyn Crellin, Technical Certificate: Health Professions

Foreman: Kami Carter, Technical certificate: General Studies; Mollie Chaytor, Associate of General Studies ; Kenneth Green , Associate of Applied Science: General Technology; Myranda Gross, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Hunter Lewis, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Braiden

McKinney, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Braiden McKinney, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Parker Smith, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Kory Voss, Technical Certificate: Industrial Technology; and Jabrea Walker, Associate of Science: Medical Sciences

Gillham: Bailey Branson, Certificate of Proficiency: Accounting; Dana Flores, Associate of Science: Teaching: K-6; Ethan Hall, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Engines; Jose Rios, Certificate of Proficiency: Programmable Controls; April Stancil, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; and Vanessa Whitney, Technical Certificate: Health Professions

Glenwood: Kaydra Fox, Associate of Arts; Sarrah Millette, Associate of General Studies; and Kamryn Reid, Associate of Arts

Grannis: Brent Craver, Certificate of Proficiency: Pipe Welding SMAW; Juan Trinidad, Associate of Applied Science: Business Management; and Maeghan Vaughn, Technical Certificate: Health Professions

Horatio: Kimberly Bailey, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Collin Blackmon, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Bryan Carrillo, Certificate of Proficiency: Pipe Welding SMAW ; Matthew Chandler, Associate of Applied Science: Medical Sciences; Eric Dickerson, Associate of Applied Science: General Technology; Brock Flanrey, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Engines; Michael Jones, Associate of Science: STEM; John Marshall, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Kirsten Nicholas, Technical Certificate: Agriculture; Adrian Patlan, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Omar Ramirez, Associate of Applied Science: General Technology; Rodolfo Ramirez Jr., Associate of Applied Science: Genera Technology; Alejandra Resendiz, Associate of Science: Psychology; Alberto Sandoval, Certificate of Proficiency: Pipe Welding SMAW; Krystal Scott, Associate of Science, Teaching K-6; Alyssa Thigpen, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Marco Tinajero, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Jeffery Whisenhunt, Technical Certificate: Industrial Electricity; Kelsey Willis, Associate of Science: Agriculture Science; and Ronnie Willis, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding

Hot Springs: Sheila Miller, Certificate of Proficiency: Accounting

Idabel: Jose Rios, Certificate of Proficiency: Programmable Controls

Kirby: Star Sterling, Associate of Arts; and Payden Turner, Associate of Arts

Langley: Jacy White, Technical Certificate: Health Professions

Lockesburg: Corazon Balderas, Technical Certificate: Welding; Julie Blackwell, Associate of Science: Teaching k-6; Heather Bradshaw, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Kammilla Carbone, Technical Certificate: Health Professions, Charles Dowdy, Certificate of Proficiency: Pipe Welding SMAW, Daniel Galeno Sotelo, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; Holly Hamilton, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Mason Marshall, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Tyler Miller, Associate of Applied Science: General Technology; Tamberlyn Nelson, Certificate of Proficiency: Programmable Controls, Patrick Owens; Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Amber Rapp, Certificate of Proficiency: Business Management; Alexis Simmons, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Dana Simmons, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Braden Smart, Technical Certificate: Industrial Technology; Kade Smith, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; and Kevin Walker, Associate of Applied Science: General Technology

McCaskill: Cameron Lane, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Darren May, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; and Corta Young, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power

Mineral Springs: Clayton Ashmore, Certificate of Proficiency: Drive Train Specialist; and Rhonda Conway, Technical Certificate: General Studies

Murfreesboro: Jessica Ashley, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Lauren Bogan, Associate of General Studies; Kayla Katzer, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Sara Martin, Associate of Science: Psychology; Elizabeth Moore, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Hailey Oglesby, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Jessica Parker, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Lakyn Roberts, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; and Kristyn Self, Technical Certificate: Health Professions

Nashville: Chance Allen, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Zachary Backus, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Hannah Barfield, Associate of General Studies; Gynder Benson, Technical Certificate: Agriculture; Ernesto Bustamante, Technical Certificate: Diesel Technology: Diesel Technology; Marisol Bustos, Associate of General Studies; Kameron Carpenter, Certificate of Proficiency: Accounting; Caleb Clayton, Technical Certificate: MIG Welding; Taurean Coulter, Technical Certificate: General Studies: Hannah Faulkner, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Armando Fraire, Technical Certificate: Welding;

Zorayda Guerrero, Associate of Applied Science; Business Management; John Hardin: Associate of Sciences Agri Business; Jerimiyah Harris, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Trevor Harris, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; Tyae Harris, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Jhamilex Hernandez Ortiz, Associate of Applied Science: Business Management; Chasity Holmes, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Stephanie Ireland, Associate of Science: Teaching K-6; Codie Jamison, Associate of Science: Agriculture Science; Emily Jamison, Associate of Science: Psychology; Isabel Jamison, Associate of General Studies; Samuel Maroon III, Technical Certificate: Diesel Technology; Emily Mc Cauley, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Kaitlyn Mc Connell, Associate of Applied Science: Accounting; Juanisha Neal, Technical Certificate: Cosmetology; Tamera Nelson, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Chelsie Nolen Technical Certificate: Cosmetology; Gabriel Norton, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Jorge Padilla, Certificate of Proficiency: SMAW Welding; Catrice Payne, Associate of Arts; Gerson Perez, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Graciela Perez, Technical Certificate: Cosmetology, Phuc Phan, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Hilda Sanchez, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Shyla Schwartz, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Kyron Starr, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Tijuana Wesson, Associate of General Studies; Marcus Wester, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Hadyn Whisenhunt, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Lauren White, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; and Tina Williams, Associate of Applied Science: Business Management

Newhope: Robert Burk, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Natalie Heneger, Associate of General Studies; Andrew Jacoby, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Tori Janes, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; and Grant Strasner, Technical Certificate: Industrial Technology

North Little Rock: Dennis Cleghorn, Associate of Science: Criminal Justice

Ozan: Jessica Aguilar, Associate of General Studies and Kristina Mc Gill, Technical Certificate: General Studies

Saratoga: Camron Perkins, Technical Certificate: General Studies

Springdale: Talia Lambert, Technical Certificate: Accounting

Texarkana: Sarah Carnes, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Natchez Formby, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Lauren Gay, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Kortlahn Malone, Associate of Science: Teaching K-6, and Haley Wallace, Technical Certificate: Health Professions

Umpire: Camryn Johnson, Associate of Science: Business and Christopher Moore, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding

Wickes: Hector Hernandez, Certificate of Proficiency: SMAW Welding; Sebastian Medina, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; and Aubry Reel, Technical Certificate: Health Professions

Winthrop: Monica Forrest, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Courtnie Moreland, Technical Certificate: General Studies; and Cassidy Smiley, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices

Wednesday Update: COVID-19 Latest Maps and Numbers

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
  Total Positive: 706
  Active Positive: 134
  Recovered: 565
  Deaths: 7
  Negatives: 3,359

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 94
  Active Positive: 31
  Recovered: 62
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,233

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
  Total Positive: 38
  Active Positive: 0
  Recovered: 38
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 846

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
  Total Positive: 75
  Active Positive: 12
  Recovered: 63
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,440

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Cases
  Total Positive: 7
  Active Positive: 0
  Recovered: 7
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,728

Sevier County Edge/Vote For Growth at Tres Gallos Tuesday

Online Summer Courses at UA Cossatot are Still Available

UA Cossatot will begin its summer 2020 July 4-week term on Monday, July 6, 2020. Students still have time to register for classes offered during these four weeks. The last day to sign up for classes in July is Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  

UA Cossatot has four available online summer courses that are still open for students to enroll in and take. These courses are one-hundred percent online. The classes include Success Strategies, Arkansas History, U.S. History Since 1876, and Abnormal Psychology.

These four courses can be taken for students who plan to get an early start for this fall, for students who plan to transfer, or for students who need an elective and want to save money by taking a short summer course at UA Cossatot.

Students interested in learning more or signing up for one or more of these classes can do so by contacting Student Services at studentservices@cccua.edu or 870-844-4471.

Tuesday's COVID-19 Updated Numbers and Maps

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
  Total Positive: 693
  Active Positive: 162
  Recovered: 524
  Deaths: 7
  Negatives: 3,296

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 86
  Active Positive: 31
  Recovered: 54
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,133

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
  Total Positive: 38
  Active Positive: 1
  Recovered: 37
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 824

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
  Total Positive: 74
  Active Positive: 14
  Recovered: 60
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,402

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Cases
  Total Positive: 8
  Active Positive: 1
  Recovered: 7
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,639

Numbers and Maps of COVID-19 Cases Update

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
  Total Positive: 661
  Active Positive: 160
  Recovered: 494
  Deaths: 7
  Negatives: 3,257

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 82
  Active Positive: 31
  Recovered: 50
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,066

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
  Total Positive: 38
  Active Positive: 1
  Recovered: 37
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 819

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
  Total Positive: 72
  Active Positive: 12
  Recovered: 60
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,370

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Cases
  Total Positive: 8
  Active Positive: 1
  Recovered: 7
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,620

Weekly Update from State Representative DeAnn Vaught

To date, only 56.5% of Arkansans have responded to the 2020 United States Census.

Nationally, the response rate is 61.7%. It is not too late to respond.

Arkansans are encouraged to respond online at 2020census.gov.

If you have not responded, you may soon be receiving a reminder in the mail. The COVID-19 pandemic delayed the start of census taker visits from mid-May to mid-August, giving the Census Bureau the opportunity to send one more reminder to households encouraging them to respond online, by phone or by mail. Responding now minimizes the need for census takers to visit homes to collect responses in person.

The 2020 Census will provide a snapshot of our nation and state—who we are, where we live, and so much more.

The results of this once-a-decade count determine the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives. They are also used to draw congressional and state legislative districts.

Over the next decade, lawmakers, business owners, and many others will use 2020 Census data to make critical decisions. The results will show where communities need new schools, new clinics, new roads, and more services for families, older adults, and children.

The results will also inform how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding are allocated to more than 100 programs, including Medicaid, Head Start, block grants for community mental health services, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP.

Households can respond online or by phone in English or 12 other languages, or by mail using the paper questionnaire mailed to non-responding addresses or dropped off at the door. Although census takers will begin visiting households that haven’t yet responded beginning August 11, households can still respond on their own until these visits conclude on October 31.

English

When you respond to the census, your answers are kept anonymous. They are used only to produce statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau is bound by law to protect your answers and keep them strictly confidential. The law ensures that your private information is never published and that your answers cannot be used against you by any government agency or court.

COVID-19 Updates for Southwest Arkansas Counties

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Cases
  Total Positive: 652
  Active Positive: 161
  Recovered: 484
  Deaths: 7
  Negatives: 3,214

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Cases
  Total Positive: 76
  Active Positive: 26
  Recovered: 49
  Deaths: 1
  Negatives: 1,037

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Cases
  Total Positive: 38
  Active Positive: 1
  Recovered: 37
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 817

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Cases
  Total Positive: 70
  Active Positive: 11
  Recovered: 59
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,347

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Cases
  Total Positive: 8
  Active Positive: 2
  Recovered: 6
  Deaths: 0
  Negatives: 1,561

UA Cossatot High School Programs: Accuplacer Testing

UA Cossatot will Safely Re-Open by Appointment Beginning Monday, June 29

The University of Arkansas Cossatot will safely re-open its four campuses by appointment starting Monday, June 29, for anyone wanting to register for classes or seek help from a UA Cossatot employee. Due to Covid-19, UA Cossatot’s campuses have been temporarily closed, but will now be re-opening by appointment.

All departments within the college, including, Student Services, Financial Aid, and the Business Office have developed schedules and numbers for students to call and set up an appointment. The phone numbers of each employee in each department can be viewed at wwww.cccua.edu/directory. Anyone needing assistance at the college can also call 870-844-4471 to be directed to the department they need so they can schedule an appointment.

UA Cossatot has signage and safety measures in place for when visitors come to the college, so they will know where to be directed. Visitors will be asked to check-in at the front desk of each campus. Students and visitors must call ahead to make their appointment and when on campus must wear protective masks and fill out a short health questionnaire. At the entrance, disposable masks will be given to each visitor if they do not have one.